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Mililani Residents Fight Back After Rash of ... - KHON2
Vaccinations for dogs, cats offered at low cost - The Oakland Press
Therapy dogs will visit Westport Library next week - Herald News
Bellbrook animal ordinance gets another hearing - Dayton Daily News

Mililani Residents Fight Back After Rash of ... - KHON2

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 09:58 PM PDT

Mililani residents say its time to take back their neighborhoods.

After a rash of burglaries and attempted break-ins, residents and police say they are fighting back.

Some Mililani residents are reeling from recent burglaries and thefts in their community.

"And across the street just like one after its like a chain reaction," says Venus Gaco-Oudraad of the Mililani neighborhood watch.

Residents say many are taking matters into their own hands.

"They are putting security alarm, they have pets, dogs," says Venus.

"it is because you know someone is a lot less apt to break into a house when a dogs barking at them outside," says David Groshong, a Mililani resident.

A neighborhood watch began several years ago in this cul-de-sac but some say more needs to be done.

"I think we all have to get together and talk about securing our neighborhood more," said Gaco-Oudraad.

Community outcry and stepped up patrols prompted the Honolulu Police Department to start dozens of neighborhood watch programs.

"A lot of the neighborhoods feel victimized by a rash of burglaries or their perception that theres an increase in burglaries one way that we combat that feeling is to have them start looking out for themselves have their neighbors start watching their homes ," says Major Bart Huber of the Honolulu Police Department.

The Honolulu Police Department has a total of 750 neighborhood watches on the island, covering close 21-thousand households.

"We are looking for maybe a 10 percent increase every year which means we are making progress," says Major Huber.

Some say a neighborhood watch works.

"They eventually caught the guy and i think that was actually because of neighborhood watch as a matter of fact," says Groshong.

"I definitely am more comfortable knowing that my next door neighbor is active in it and its like if i am around i will keep an eye out," says Groshong.

"A group of neighbors together maybe like 5-10 they can start their own neighborhood security watch contact our community policing team who will train them give them signs to post in their neighborhood and tell them how to watch out for each other."

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Vaccinations for dogs, cats offered at low cost - The Oakland Press

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 09:58 PM PDT

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Dr. Natalie Dolan (left) administers a rabies vaccine to Mr. T, who is being held by Randy Whiteside during a pet vaccine program in October 2008. Oakland Press file photo/JOSE JUAREZ

The Animal Care Network, Centerstage & QTMC Inc. and the city of Pontiac are hosting a $10 vaccine clinic for dogs and cats.

People can bring their pets to Centerstage, 536 N. Perry, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17.

Centerstage is by Glenwood Street between Wide Track and Martin Luther King Boulevard.

The cost for the vaccinations is $10 per animal or $25 per litter.

The vaccinations cover distemper and parvo for puppies and dogs six weeks or older, distemper and CVR for kittens and cats six weeks or older, and rabies for dogs 1 year old or more and cats 3 months or older.

The clinic is open to people from any city or county.

The city of Pontiac also will be selling 2010 dog licenses to Pontiac residents for $10.

The Animal Care Network is a nonprofit organization that has been providing a community service in low-income areas of Wayne and Oakland County since 1994.

It provides rescue, welfare checks, assistance, education, low-cost vaccines, spaying and neutering, as well as food to pet owners.

The Animal Care Network can be found online at www.mi-aan.org.

For more information on the event, call Pam at 248-678-2756 or e-mail mi-aan@att.net.

— For The Oakland Press

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Therapy dogs will visit Westport Library next week - Herald News

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 03:32 PM PDT

Brenda and Greg Stone, along with their two therapy dogs, will visit the Westport Library on Thursday, April 22, at 1 p.m. Children will learn about taking care of family pets, learn how dogs communicate and be entertained by two lovable cockapoos who radiate enthusiasm for their very special job: to bring joy into children's lives. The program is free, and registration is not required.

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Bellbrook animal ordinance gets another hearing - Dayton Daily News

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 07:35 PM PDT

By Katherine Ullmer, Staff Writer 10:34 PM Monday, April 12, 2010

The Bellbrook City Council unanimously voted Monday, April 12, to amend the planning commission's recommendation of unlimited dogs and pets in residential areas.

Council members agreed to amend the ordinance to allow up to 4 dogs or cats. A public hearing on the amended ordinance is scheduled April 26, at which time council will vote. Currently, there is a restriction of two dogs or cats per household.

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